Summer Day Camp Cook

The River Valley Regional YMCA Careers•Towanda, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Food Service Worker is responsible for all aspects of the food service component at the Williamsport YMCA Child Care Center. This person shall plan, prepare and serve well-balanced nutritionally sound meals (breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack) to all enrolled children and child care staff as appropriate. Responsibilities include the purchase, storage, preparation and safe handling of all food items. The person must also be familiar and knowledgeable with all applicable regulations of the Child and Adult Food Service Program and follow required health, safety and sanitary food service practices and procedures. During the summer, this position is responsible for supervising the summer food staff.

Requirements

Compliance with Act 33, to include documentation of Child Abuse History (Form CY-113) and Criminal History (Form SP4-164), FBI fingerprinting and the NSOR clearance.
Ability to work with staff in a professional and cooperative manner.
Capacity to interact with members from infant to adult in a pleasant and friendly manner.
Knowledge and skills regarding the proper use of cleaning and other chemicals, including detailed knowledge regarding which chemicals are appropriate and safe to use for YMCA purposes.
Experienced in the practical matters of cleaning and light maintenance.
A high school diploma or G.E.D.
Current physical and TB test, CPR, First Aid, AED certifications, and mandated reporter training within 30 days of hire date.
Have, or be in the process of obtaining Serv Safe certification.
Biennial physical examination and initial TB (Mantoux) Test and freedom from any infectious or communicable disease.
Must have a valid PA Driver’s License, as he/she must be able and willing to travel for work related reasons on a regular basis.
At least 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the food service industry desired.

Responsibilities

Plan and develop a monthly cycle menu for breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack which takes into account the likes and dislikes of children, seasonal, cultural and ethnic food variations, exposes children to new foods and old foods prepared new ways, provides a wide variety of food items in each meal, contains the required food components for reimbursement by the Child and Adult Care Food Program, contains baked items frequently, and contains fresh fruit and/or vegetables as often as possible.
Create and maintain a cleaning schedule for all food storage areas (freezers, refrigerators, shelving units) and all carts.
Deliver meals to classrooms prior to scheduled mealtimes.
Return meal carts and dishes to the kitchen at the conclusion of mealtimes.
Wash all dishes using dishwasher.
Return all dishes to appropriate storage areas.
Maintain a supply inventory of all food items and paper goods.
Order food items and paper goods staying within monthly budget guidelines.
Assist the department by subbing for other employees as requested.
Maintain a safe and enjoyable environment, including keeping up to date on required trainings and hazards associated with the position. All training must be documented and in employee files within 24 hours of training being completed.
Keep accurate records of lunches purchased by other branches.
Follow the policies and procedures established by the Williamsport Branch YMCA.
Be able to relate to members of the programs that the YMCA offers and the YMCA’s mission statement.
Be flexible.
Perform other duties as assigned and as needed.
Follow appropriate dress code set forth by the agency.
Adhere to policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook and Policy and Procedure Manual.